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Stranger Things: Tales from '85: Season 1

10 episodes Premiered Apr 23, 2026 Updated Jul 26, 2026

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is a television series set in the Stranger Things universe. The series takes place in the winter of 1985 in Hawkins, where snow blankets the town. The story follows a group of heroes, including Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max, as they navigate a new mystery. This untold story is set in the same universe as the original Stranger Things series, but the specific details of the

Season overview

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is a television series set in the Stranger Things universe. The series takes place in the winter of 1985 in Hawkins, where snow blankets the town. The story follows a group of heroes, including Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max, as they navigate a new mystery. This untold story is set in the same universe as the original Stranger Things series, but the specific details of the plot are not provided. The series is classified as Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, and Action & Adventure. It is rated TV-PG and is available to stream. The series is part of the Stranger Things franchise, which is known for its blend of science fiction, horror, and coming-of-age themes.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Chapter One: Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid

Apr 23, 2026 · 31 min

A surprising new threat alters the gang's plans to shovel snow for extra cash, bringing them face to face with danger and closer to a cool new student.

S1·E2

Chapter Two: Bad Harvest

Apr 23, 2026 · 33 min

Nikki joins the party — and the newly formed Hawkins Investigators Club. Strange things take root at a nearby farm and shake up the Winter Festival.

S1·E3

Chapter Three: Evolution

Apr 23, 2026 · 28 min

The kids look for answers about the mutant creatures plaguing their town and get a helpful lesson from Mrs. Baxter, their substitute science teacher.

S1·E4

Chapter Four: The Confession

Apr 23, 2026 · 29 min

A worried Mike decides to come clean to Hopper, and Dustin drags Steve into the H.I.C. Nikki welcomes Will to the mosh pit. Lucas and Max hit the arcade.

S1·E5

Chapter Five: The Weekly Watcher

Apr 23, 2026 · 29 min

When a photo that could put El in danger gets sold to a popular tabloid, the kids pull Nancy into a heist to get it back. If they can't? It's game over.

S1·E6

Chapter Six: A Storm Is Coming

Apr 23, 2026 · 31 min

As a blizzard bears down on Hawkins, Dustin goes on a side quest, and Max and Lucas hear a cry for help. A bold move lands some of the gang in detention.

S1·E7

Chapter Seven: Enter the Storm

Apr 23, 2026 · 29 min

Lucas and Max seek higher ground to call in a Code Red. Across town, Will, Mike and Nikki are snowed in at school — and El can see they're not alone.

S1·E8

Chapter Eight: The Party

Apr 23, 2026 · 29 min

Dustin finds danger at the Food Mart when two terrifying creatures break in. The gang gears up to go underground just in time for Nikki's birthday.

S1·E9

Chapter Nine: The Suspect

Apr 23, 2026 · 28 min

In the wake of a shocking revelation, the H.I.C. digs in to investigate, splitting up into teams to search for more clues and uncover the truth.

S1·E10

Chapter Ten: Countdown

Apr 23, 2026 · 28 min

With time running out, the party pulls together for a brave battle to stay alive. Friends have to help friends — because Hawkins' future depends on it.